Hey hockey fans! Get ready for an exciting match this Saturday as the Boston University women’s ice hockey team takes on Maine. The game will be held at Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine, starting at 5 p.m. Don’t miss out on the action!
Let’s talk about the Terriers’ recent performances. Last weekend, they had a tie and a win against Syracuse. In the first game, they skated to a thrilling 4-4 draw, and in the second game, they dominated with a 6-1 victory. Impressive, right?
Nadia Mattivi, a graduate student, was named the Army ROTC Hockey East Defender of the Week for her outstanding performance in the Syracuse series. She scored a goal and assisted on three others. Another standout player is sophomore Sydney Johnson, who also had an incredible game against Syracuse, contributing two goals and two assists. So far this season, Johnson leads the team with five points.
The Terriers have shown great teamwork, with multiple players getting on the scoresheet. In fact, eight different players have scored the team’s 11 goals. Talk about spreading the love!
One area where BU has excelled is in faceoffs. They currently have the best faceoff percentage in the league, with an impressive 54.6%. Winning those faceoffs gives them a great advantage in controlling the game.
Now, let’s shift our focus to Maine. They are coming off a split at Providence, winning one game and losing the other. They also had a successful weekend sweep at Stonehill, showing their strength as a team.
Maine has been particularly impressive in shorthanded situations, scoring five shorthanded goals this season. Keep an eye out for fifth-year forward Ida Kuoppala, who leads the team in points and goals. Senior Rahel Enzler has also been a key contributor, with eight points including a goal and seven assists.
When it comes to goaltending, Maine has rotated between three goalies this season. Senior Jorden Mattison has been leading the way with a save percentage of .933 and a goals-against average of 1.53. It will be interesting to see who gets the start against BU.
In terms of the series history between BU and Maine, BU has a winning record of 32-21-4. However, Maine has had success at home, with a record of 15-10-1 at Alfond Arena. Last season, the Black Bears swept a series in Boston, but the teams later tied in a thrilling game.
Looking ahead, the Terriers will face Merrimack in a home-and-home series next weekend. They will first visit the Warriors on Friday, November 3, and then host them on Saturday, November 4.
So, mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting game between BU and Maine this Saturday. It’s going to be a showdown you won’t want to miss!